Nostalgia blown Daimler Hemi slingshot
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So I'm picking up a Daimler hemi on Monday.
I'd intended Mopar power originally but this has come up at a good price, it's looks to be in great condition and, well it's a HEMI
I know these motors have a lot of potential, I'd love to go blown / injected/ methanol route. Obviously I have a lot to learn!
Does anyone have any experience of these motors?
I'd intended Mopar power originally but this has come up at a good price, it's looks to be in great condition and, well it's a HEMI
I know these motors have a lot of potential, I'd love to go blown / injected/ methanol route. Obviously I have a lot to learn!
Does anyone have any experience of these motors?
No-one will believe you...
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The only thing I know is that they use Triumph Bonneville Pistons and they are teeny weeny.....
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
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Don't know if that's true but they were designed by the same bloke - Edward Turner. Worked for Triumph motorcycles before the war, did a later stint at Daimler.
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I appear to have bought a blower...
A Wade R034, should sit nicely on my mini-Hemi!
A Wade R034, should sit nicely on my mini-Hemi!
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Yep, Triumph TR6 pistons fit with a rebore and hey up the compression slightly. I'll stick with stock pistons to run the blower.
See, I've been learning
Incidentally, Russ Carpenter in the 80's got a reliable 1400hp from these motors with just a few inexpensive mods like home-made 4-bolt mains, Mini Cooper valve springs... and 75% nitro
See, I've been learning
Incidentally, Russ Carpenter in the 80's got a reliable 1400hp from these motors with just a few inexpensive mods like home-made 4-bolt mains, Mini Cooper valve springs... and 75% nitro
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There were quite a few cars running the little hemi’s back in the day.
My dad had one in a Daimler I think ?
Possibly a Dart ?
I’ll pick his brains , and see what he knows about them.
My dad had one in a Daimler I think ?
Possibly a Dart ?
I’ll pick his brains , and see what he knows about them.
It's all about Smiles per gallon !!!
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
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Daimler Dart SP ran a Hemi, proper Police Car
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The name is Kev, nowadays known as Kevvy or Pommie C***!</center>
The name is Kev, nowadays known as Kevvy or Pommie C***!</center>
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My mate got "Daimler Dart'ed" for speeding when he was on his Bonneville visiting the Busy Bee Cafe.
He said the whole Boot was filled full of Radio receiver / transmitter....
He said the whole Boot was filled full of Radio receiver / transmitter....
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
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Showing your age now Pete !!!
It's all about Smiles per gallon !!!
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
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It's better than the alternative.....
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God
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Well things are progressing! I'm gathering a nice little collection of parts already...
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Looks like your gonna be busy Paul.
Best give me the Belv to play with !!!
Well you can’t race 2 cars
Best give me the Belv to play with !!!
Well you can’t race 2 cars
It's all about Smiles per gallon !!!
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
68 Coronet sedan 500 4 door
Dodge Ram SRT 10
MMA-013
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Yes, what he acheived was amazing, one of British Drag racings true hero cars IMHO. I recall an article in HR&Custom UK where they interviewed him about the engine, including the Triumph pistons etc. Might be worth a look if you haven't see it?
He approached Jaguar(Daimler) about modifying the engine and they told him he'd never get more than 200HP out of it
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Yes I have all 5 parts of the article printed off! The information he was willing to give out is amazing.
He ran with stock block, crank, rods & pistons, the only strengthening he did was to make his own 4-bolt mains.
He ran with stock block, crank, rods & pistons, the only strengthening he did was to make his own 4-bolt mains.
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Think I read some where he used a BMC 1800 clutch....or did I dream it?.
Anyway good luck with the build, sure you will keep us all updated.
My brothers on with an early Hemi powered altered.
Anyway good luck with the build, sure you will keep us all updated.
My brothers on with an early Hemi powered altered.